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Home My WebLink About11/04/2025 VB MinutesVillage of Mount Prospect Regular Meeting of the Village Board Tuesday, November4, 2025 / 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Board Room at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St. ROLL CALL Members present upon roll call by the Village Clerk: Mayor Paul Hoefert, Trustee Vincent Dante, Trustee Beth DiPrima, Trustee Terri Gens, Trustee Bill Grossi, Trustee John Matuszak, Trustee Colleen Saccotelli Absent: None 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance — led by Trustee Colleen Saccotelli APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board -October 28, 2025 Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Terri Gens, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board of October 28, 2025: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed MAYORS REPORT 4.1. Mayor's Comment Mayor Hoefert delivered a Village statement regarding immigration enforcement. He explained that the Village is neither briefed nor notified when federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Border Patrol conduct immigration enforcement in Mount Prospect. Village Attorney Lance Malina provided additional legal context, explaining that other municipalities' resolutions regarding immigration enforcement are limited in scope and enforceability. He noted that these measures typicallyfocus on restricting the use of municipal property for staging enforcement activities rather than limiting federal authority directly. 4.2. PROCLAMATION: Veterans Day- November 11, 2025 Mayor Hoefert read a proclamation honoring veterans on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025. The proclamation was accepted by Bill Starr, Commander of the VFW Post 1337, who expressed gratitude for the recognition. He wasjoined byveterans from VFW Post 1337 and American Legion Post 525. Commander Starr invited everyone to the Veterans Day ceremony at the RecPlex on November 11 at 10:30 a.m. 4.3. PROCLAMATION: Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Mount Prospect Junior Women's Club Mayor Hoefert read a proclamation celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Mount Prospect Junior Women's Club. The proclamation highlighted the club's dedication to philanthropic and community service projects supporting those in need in Mount Prospect. The proclamation was accepted by Jen Minter, who expressed gratitude for the recognition. She was joined by other members of the club. She shared the club's history and highlighted its various philanthropic activities. 4.4. PROCLAMATION: Kindness Week— November 8-15, 2025 Mayor Hoefert read a proclamation designating November 8-15, 2025, as Kindness Week in Mount Prospect. Katie Cousino and Jeannie Lee -Mac, members of the Mount Prospect Special Events Commission, accepted the proclamation. They explained that the chain -link display in front of the dais was made by students from School Districts 26 and 57, who had written their names and kind messages on the links. They announced that Kindness Week would kick off on Saturday (November 8) at the Mount Prospect Public Library. (Presented first after Mayor's Comment): 4.5. PRESENTATION: 2025 Halloween Decorating Contest Winners presented by the Special Events Commission Vicki Chung, Special Events Commissioner, presented the winners of the third annual Halloween house decorating contest. Sponsored by the Special Events Commission, the event was open to all Mount Prospect residents and businesses. Winners were selected in five categories: Most Frightfully Fun, Most Creative, Best Decorated Door/Windows, Judge's Favorite, and People's Choice. Winners were present to accept their certificates. 4.6. APPOINTMENTSTO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Firefighter's Pension Board - Fire Chief Thomas Wang Motion by Terri Gens, second by Vincent Dante, to ratifythe appointment of Fire Chief Tom Wang to the Firefighters' Pension Board: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS -CITIZENS TO BE HEARD A total of 22 residents spoke during this portion of the meeting, with the overwhelming majority addressing concerns about recent immigration enforcement actions in Mount Prospect. Speakers included: • Dutch DeGroot - supports the Village's neutral position on immigration enforcement, expressing concern that issuing an ordinance against ICE could result in federal funding cuts or increased enforcement. • Steve Polit - discussed the Illinois Trust Act passed in 2017. Many speakers shared personal experiences, concerns about ICE tactics, and urged the Village to take action to protect residents: • Rob Lugiai • Jen Carbone • Robert Rognstad • Dawn Ardito • Wanda Leopold • Francisco Ruiz • Rachel Leiner • Bill Scott • Julie Satterwhite • Brody Handwerk • Jenny Quinn • Linda Waycie • Robin Jennings • Brian Demski • Fay Costa • Ma rta Valdes-Renord • Sam Dixon - presented a petition with 500 signatures requesting the Village to create civil immigration enforcement exclusionary zones, ban face masks by federal agents, ban unmarked vehicles, require judicial warrants, and create a relief fund for affected families. • Pam Nelson • Hector Escobar • Ronak McFadden Afterthe public commentperiod, Mayor Hoefert called fora shortrecess at9:07p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:12 p.m. CONSENTAGENDA Trustee Dante requested that item 6.3 be pulled from the consent agenda ford iscussi on. Item 6.3 was removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion. Motion by Vincent Dante, second by Terri Gens, to approve the consent agenda without item 6.3: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 6.1. Monthly Financial Report -August 2025 6.2. List of Bills -October 22, 2025 to October 28, 2025 - $2,295,534 6.3. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FORA MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENT AT THE PROPERTY 834 EAST RAND ROAD UNIT 12, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (PZ-18-25) Removed from the consent agenda for separate discussion. 6.4. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "TRAFFIC" IN THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance will adopt traffic regulations required for implementing a traffic -calming project on William Street between Golf Road and Prospect Avenue. Ordinance No. 6813 6.5. Motion to accept bid for the 2026 Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract for an amount not to exceed $52,126.00 6.6. Motion to accept the proposal for the 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events as submitted byTradebe Environmental Services, LLC, of Merrillville, Indiana for an amount not to exceed $115,354. 6.7. Motion to accept the renewal agreement with Mac Strategies Group, Inc. for lobbying services for an amount not to exceed $60,000. 6.3 Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENT AT THE PROPERTY 834 EAST RAND ROAD UNIT 12, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (PZ-18-25) Director of Economic and Community Development Jason Shallcross stated that the business at this location was transferring ownership, requiring a new conditional use approval. He noted that the petitioner had passed a substantial background check, including multiple reference checks. The existing owners would continue working at the establishment along with the new owner, who was seeking to purchase the business. The name and DBA would remain the same. Director Shallcross mentioned that the business had been operating since 2022 without any issues. Trustee DiPrima and Trustee Grossi asked questions about the ownership transfer and whether the current owners would continue working at the establishment, which Director Shallcross confirmed. Motion by John Matuszak, second by Bill Grossi, to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ordinance granting a conditional use for a massage therapy establishment at the property located at 834 East Rand Road, Unit 12, Mount Prospect, Illinois: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6812 OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS - None VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT 9.1. Motion to accept State of Illinois joint bid results for road salt in an amount not to exceed $344,621. Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey presented the state bid result for road salt for the 2025- 2026 winter season. He noted that the Village typically uses about 4,500 tons of road salt per winter and purchases through the State of Illinois joint purchasing program for competitive prices and reliable supply. The lowest responsive bid was submitted by Compass Minerals of Overland Park, Kansas, at $68.35 per ton, representing a 2.8% increase over last winter's price. The contract requires the Village to purchase a minimum of 80% of the bid quantity (3,361 tons) and allows up to 120% (5,042 tons). Director Dorsey reported that the Village currently has about 5,500 tons of salt on hand with a full dome, which, combined with this contract, would provide access to over 10,500 tons for the upcoming winter. He noted that the maximum amount of salt used in past winters has been about 6,000 tons. The contract is for a one-year term with an option to extend if the vendor agrees, though the vendor could increase the price by up to 10% for an extension. In response to a question from the Board, Director Dorsey explained that while he is confident they will use the minimum amount, they have an additional storage capacity of 1,200 tons beyond the dome if needed. Motion by John Matuszak, seconded by Terri Gens, to accept the State of Illinois joint bid results for road salt in an amount not to exceed $344,621: Yea: Vincent Dante, Beth DiPrima, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 9.2. As submitted No additional report. ANY OTHER BUSINESS It was announced that Coffee with Council will meet on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in the Farley Community Room at Village Hall. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Grossi, seconded by Trustee Saccotelli, motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote, the November 4, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 9:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Agoranos Village Clerk